PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeLinear
Steam👍 98%· 8.4KRAWG👍 93%· 545MC89
Year 2014Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android
GRIS is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Monument Valley, Neva and Creaks lead the list, with Monument Valley reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes GRIS special.
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NarrativeRelaxingSolo
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio
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The closest game to GRIS is Monument Valley — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Neva and Creaks follow close behind.
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Games like GRIS
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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxing2DFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111
Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualRelaxing2D
Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB70· 1OC80· 26
Year 2020Dev Amanita DesignOn PS4 · PC · iOS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeCozy
Steam👍 99%· 2.7KOC83· 11
Year 2023Dev SomeHumbleOnion · Mooneye StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloRelaxingNarrative2DMelee
Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 88%· 95
Year 2021Dev Sbug GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person
IGDB97· 2
Year 2001Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping vibe relaxing
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeMeleeLinearSci-Fi
Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6
Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldSci-Fi
Steam👍 86%· 6.3KIGDB83· 7OC75· 80
Year 2021Dev Shedworks · Raw FuryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasual2DMelee
Steam👍 93%· 9.6KIGDB93· 3OC81· 90
Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DTacticalMelee
Steam👍 96%· 27KIGDB76· 9OC80· 77
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingMeleeCozy
Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB86· 3OC84· 83
Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DMeleePost-Apocalyptic
Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeLinearSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73
Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
93
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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeMeleeCozy
Steam👍 99%· 743IGDB85· 4OC85· 56
Year 2022Dev PolyarcPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxing2DCozy
Steam👍 97%· 5.9KRAWG👍 83%· 151MC82IGDB73· 2OC79· 31
Year 2020Dev Skookum ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to GRIS?
- The closest game to GRIS is Monument Valley, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like GRIS?
- The three closest games to GRIS are: 1. Monument Valley (96/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Neva (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Creaks (97/100, 8 shared attributes). All share GRIS's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 8 dimensions.
- Is Neva similar to GRIS?
- Yes, very much so — Neva scores 97/100 similarity to GRIS. They share 7 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to GRIS?
- The best Platformer games similar to GRIS are Monument Valley, Neva, Creaks and Smushi Come Home. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key GRIS attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.
- How is similarity to GRIS calculated?
- We compare GRIS against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the GRIS experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.